An influential 18th-century philosopher who believed in direct democracy where everyone votes to express the general will and make laws for the common good.
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Social Contract Theory: The belief that people live together in society according to an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior.
Enlightenment Era: A period in history when philosophical thoughts centered around reason as primary source of authority, promoting ideas such as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity, constitutional government etc.
Direct Democracy: A form of government where citizens vote on laws directly rather than through representatives.